About this course
The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment has been developed for delivery in a training environment and has been designed to:
- develop learners’ skills and knowledge at this level.
- prepare learners to take further qualifications to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding within their chosen craft.
- fulfil CSCS training requirements for the Labourer's card.
What you will study
This qualification comprises the 1 mandatory unit;
- Health and safety in a construction environment.
The programme will be taught using a combination of lectures and tutorials. The programme will be assessed using a multiple-choice examination and the completion of a workbook.
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 16 and over and have English Language GCSE grade A*-D or a level 1 COMMS qualification.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information
Facilities
Career prospects & further study
£30,000
According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.
On the successful completion of this training you will then be able to apply to sit your CSCS test at a Pearson Centre for the Green Labourer's card.